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Breast Implants New Jersey - Silicone or Saline Implants

Paramus, New Jersey Plastic Surgery Center

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A New Generation of Silicone Gel Implants
The FDA recently approved a new, improved generation of silicone gel-filled breast implants. Silicone gel implants were previously only available to patients undergoing reconstructive surgery, but now all women over the age of 21 considering breast enhancement surgery have the option to choose either silicone or saline-filled breast implants. Silicone gel implants are made of a cohesive, gelatin-like substance that holds together uniformly while still retaining the feel of natural breast tissue.

The following chart compares the differences between silicone gel and saline-filled breast implants. More information regarding silicone implants can be obtained from the following web sites: www.allergan.com, www.Mentor.com, www.FDA.gov, www.breastimplantsafety.org.

MemoryGelTM Breast Implants	Saline Breast Implants
FDA Approved	FDA Approved
Filled with Mentor's proprietary silicone gel MemoryGelTM holds together uniformly while retaining the natural give that resembles breast tissue.	Filled with a saltwater solution Similar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body; slightly firmer feel.
Set fill volume	Flexible fill volume Allows the surgeon to adjust the volume during the procedure.
Three projection options Moderate, Moderate Plus, High Profile.	Three projection options Moderate, Moderate Plus, High Profile.
Two shell surfaces available smooth and textured.	Two shell surfaces available smooth and textured.
Slightly larger incision size with various options for incision placement.	Smaller incision size with various options for incision placement.
Covered by Mentor's standard or Enhanced Advantage Limited Warranty and lifetime replacement policy.	Covered by Mentor's standard or Enhanced Advantage Limited Warranty and lifetime replacement policy.

Call to Schedule an Appointment

Our caring and informed team is dedicated to helping you realize your dreams. Call us anytime to schedule a consultation with Dr. Parker and to make an appointment for your personalized breast implant sizing and shaping session.

We can be reached at 201-967-1212, or you can contact us about breast surgery online.

• See a video documenting one of our patient's experience with breast enhancement at the Parker Center.